Background
Martin, John Calvin was born on November 13, 1845 in Millersville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Barton B. and Catherine C. (Roher) Martin.
Martin, John Calvin was born on November 13, 1845 in Millersville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Barton B. and Catherine C. (Roher) Martin.
Education public and private schools.
Enlisted in the Union Army at 17, First lieutenant Company Doctorate, 175th Pennsylvania Volumes. Honorary discharge for disability at Fairfax C.H., Virginia, 1864. Manufacturer of lumber and miner of coal in 1869.
Owner of large coal properties in Cambria Company, Pennsylvania.
President Martin Coal Company, Martin Realty Company, Martindale Water Company. Treasurer Penn Realty Company Actively engaged in philanthropic work.
Founded, 1889, the John C. Martin Ednl. Fund, to promote Christian education in the United States and its insular possessions.
Founded at Portage, Pennsylvania, 1908, The Emilie Doctorate. Martin Hospital and Training School for Nurses, et cetera
Married Emilie Doolittle.